The Toronto Maple Leafs captain was named the NHL’s first star of the week on Monday after collecting nine points in three games, including three goals.
Matthews put up a pair of four-point performances in his big week as the Maple Leafs went 2-0-1. The star centre also scored the OT winner in the first game against the Nashville Predators, the 15th of his career.
The 29-year-old is tied for sixth on the season with 10 points (four goals, six assists).
Oettinger led the Stars to a 2-0-1 week of their own, allowing just one goal while stopping 59 of 60 shots against. He opened the week with a pair of shutout wins against San Jose and Buffalo before a 2-1 shootout loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Lafreniere led the NHL with five goals during the week, helping the Rangers notch a pair of wins. He opened the week with a pair of shutout wins against San Jose and Buffalo before a 2-1 shootout loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.
–with files from The Canadian Press